Parents of Y9/X25 students at XP will be aware that we had to close the year bubble yesterday.
However, as mentioned in my original blog post:
The test result came from a home testing lateral flow kit. The student should now have a PCR test with the NHS – if it shows as negative and does not have Covid symptoms, students will be allowed to return to school.
I can confirm that the PCR test done with the NHS has come back as NEGATIVE. As a result of this, and because the student does not have any Covid symptoms, students can now return to school (as advised by the Department for Education helpline when I rang this in yesterday).
Due to the timing of the situation, students may either return to school for a 1:30pm start, or continue to do the online sessions at home and return as normal tomorrow morning. If students do return today, please ensure that they have had their lunch.
This is the best news we’ve had in a long time… Woohoo!!!
Don’t hesitate to contact school should you have any questions.
Best wishes
Jamie Portman